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Priorities Rebuilding Around a New Quarterback


I don't want this thread to be a discussion about specific players necessarily but rather more about philosophy of building a team from the quarterback up. Assuming Manning is gone and Luck is brought it the Colts will need to be very careful not to mess up this outstanding opportunity to rebuild a dynasty. As most of us would agree the key to the rebuilding process is Andrew Luck. What is next though on your list to address? I think it is one of three categories: defense, offensive line or targets for Luck.

Personally I would spend as many resources as I can afford to finding targets for Luck. This would be a little different if we didn't already have on our roster a pair of top 50 overall pick offensive tackles taken just last year. The most important thing for the future of our franchise is the development of our quarterback. Everything else is secondary. Getting targets for him in the form of wide receivers or tight ends that allow him to grow and help him succeed should be first priority after getting Luck himself.

Next I would address the protection of Luck by addressing the line. We already have our long term tackles but getting some help in the interior is needed especially someone with some experience at center who can help Luck learn to get the line set in game situations. This also goes for any theoretical rebuilding team who just drafted a new quarterback - after getting some targets make sure you protect him.

Only after you help and protect your new ultimate investment at quarterback should you turn to investing on defense. If you are behind and losing all the time because of a bad defense it will have an effect on a young quarterback but not nearly as much as getting your quarterback killed or not having anyone for him to throw to and develop. Defense is something that can be addressed in a few years when you can be a truly elite team with a developed quarterback.

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